To me, this album is the sound equivalent of evenings in the summer during the golden hour when the trees are moving ever so slightly in a gentile breeze and casting dappled shadows and light that dance on the ground as the leaves flutter. Deep golden sunlight stretches across the earth illuminating every blade of grass with its yellow-orange light and casts deep blue-violet shadows. This album takes me to those favorite places during my youth when that magical hour made a lasting impact on me.
Thank you for your lovely comments. HeavenScent was created in the moment, completely improvised and with no mixing, overdubbing or anything else. It was just the three of us listening deeply to one another and enjoying the process of creating this phenomenal music. It was pure magic.
Question. Obviously, recorded music is made of tracks put together. When you put this tape together, was everything recorded all at once or on separate tracks? Example would be the opening track "Daybreak" with the electric pianos and the vocalizations over it. Were the electric pianos recorded first and vocals improvised later?
@@AuthorOneStop Impressive and beautiful. What inspired the titles of the pieces? It sounded to me listening to it like a journey through the timespan of a single day. I found the side one tracks to be lively and vibrant (day) and the side two tracks soft and haunting (night). And of course the first piece is called "Daybreak" and the final piece is called "Night Passage"
Thank you for your kind words. It is music to go on an inner journey and to, indeed, escape this crazy world! We three went on a very deep and rich inner journey when we created it.
You've inspired me to explore the film possibility for HeavenScent. I think you're right. Creating HeavenScent was a magical experience. We are so happy to see it having a resurgence so more people can enjoy it and benefit from listening to it.
I cant quite grasp yet why this talk so deeply to me. It‘s a feeling of nostalgia for my childhood and adolescence but it‘s not just that. There is so much more behind those songs, which i yet have to find out
Pure synesthesia: sounds which evoke the ever-sought scent - that of all flowers placed like feathers on the wings of imagination, this eagle that flies high back to heaven, the window which allows our eyes to see, or even better: the senses to sense.
Recorded at Michael Masley‘s Door 2 Recording studio In Berkeley. Equipment: an English 12 channel board, Sony DAT recorder, Alesis Quadraverb, AKG C1000S and Sure M57 Mics, Sony headphones, Nag Champa incense,
Hello Randy and Michael @michaelsloan8828 @AuthorOneStop. It’s a lovely recording. One doesn’t come across something as pretty and genuine as that often. I would love to know if the three of you recorded anything else that didn’t appear on the Heavenscent tape, including any outtakes. Was it a one-off collaboration, or is there anything else from you that I can hear? Thank you and good wishes.
This reminds me so much of the Robin Byrd show and watching public access during the late time slots. Then theres the mystical string pluck song that sounds a little bit like early 90s fairies/elves
May I ask which song was the mystical string pluck? I'm curious. Everything I did on classical guitar and Deb did on her 12 string was plucked not picked. ; )
Just the very few minutes of listening created something deep within me. I am digitally clapping my hands at your beautiful artistry ❤️ Is there a chance to find and purchase a copy of this tape?
It's now up on streaming services. Type in "Heavenscent" and look for a digital cover of a splattered rainbow. The name of the work and the musicians who performed on it are written in black. The musicians are: Michael Sloan, Randy Peyser and Deb LaForest.
love this. if I have a tape that is from the 80s and not online anywhere would you be interested in me sending it your way? regardless thanks for all these great albums!
Thanks for sharing! It's a comparable sound to TD releases from around that same time. These cats must have been using some of the same or similar synth/software/mixing equipment. Great sound, regardless...a solid record. Do you have any history of the group or other technical details?
Hi! The three of us who created this are Michael Dean Sloan, Debra Laforest, and I am Randy Peyser. Michael has a huge discography that you can easily find online. Debra became an expert in brainwave states related to sound. I play many instruments, but professionally, I help people get book deals with New York publishers. The three of us had never played together before HeavenScent. It was our one project together although we all remain friends.
your brain on RYM. *hears random unknown album on youtube* "this clearly has inflections of Loveless and Berserk (1997) Original Soundtrack, I am a smart guy who knows what he's talking about bro". lol, lmao even.
I downloaded the whole video and extracted the audio lol. I want to split the tracks too so I can scrobble properly but like you have NO idea how happy was I when I saw this got uploaded. I was looking for it for AGES.
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This channel is like a portal into my deepest musical fantasies. I feel like every new album posted is exactly what I have been searching for.
We are happy to have contributed to your joy. : )
from the first note i knew i was gonna love this one
Awww. That is so sweet. Thank you! We loved creating it!
To me, this album is the sound equivalent of evenings in the summer during the golden hour when the trees are moving ever so slightly in a gentile breeze and casting dappled shadows and light that dance on the ground as the leaves flutter.
Deep golden sunlight stretches across the earth illuminating every blade of grass with its yellow-orange light and casts deep blue-violet shadows.
This album takes me to those favorite places during my youth when that magical hour made a lasting impact on me.
How wonderful! We are so pleased the album blessed you in this way. : )
Thank You for sharing with us all these beautiful and peaceful musical masterpieces from a wonderful times of 1980's and 1990's. ♥️
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for your lovely comments. HeavenScent was created in the moment, completely improvised and with no mixing, overdubbing or anything else. It was just the three of us listening deeply to one another and enjoying the process of creating this phenomenal music. It was pure magic.
Question. Obviously, recorded music is made of tracks put together. When you put this tape together, was everything recorded all at once or on separate tracks? Example would be the opening track "Daybreak" with the electric pianos and the vocalizations over it. Were the electric pianos recorded first and vocals improvised later?
Second question. Can you confirm what everyone guessed in the comments: that it was a Yamaha DX7 that made the electric piano sound.
No tracks over tracks. Just one recording. Nothing added.
I played keyboards on the first piece only. It was Michael's keyboard and he is the primary keyboards player. I'll have to ask him if it was the DX7.
@@AuthorOneStop Impressive and beautiful. What inspired the titles of the pieces? It sounded to me listening to it like a journey through the timespan of a single day. I found the side one tracks to be lively and vibrant (day) and the side two tracks soft and haunting (night). And of course the first piece is called "Daybreak" and the final piece is called "Night Passage"
WOW ! Amazing sound, music to escape this crazy world... A beautiful discovery, thanks SOTD for sharing that one.
Thank you for your kind words. It is music to go on an inner journey and to, indeed, escape this crazy world! We three went on a very deep and rich inner journey when we created it.
This one hits deep ❤️
Yes, thank you! We three went very deep in the process as we created this music in the moment.
I miss the 90s.
I love this album
The soundtrack of the best romance never filmed🌹💧
You've inspired me to explore the film possibility for HeavenScent. I think you're right. Creating HeavenScent was a magical experience. We are so happy to see it having a resurgence so more people can enjoy it and benefit from listening to it.
@@AuthorOneStop We need a cassette reissue!!! Same artwork, same everything. This is just perfection. @soundsofthedawn make it happen please!
I cant quite grasp yet why this talk so deeply to me. It‘s a feeling of nostalgia for my childhood and adolescence but it‘s not just that. There is so much more behind those songs, which i yet have to find out
We created each song from a deep and quiet space. Let it take you where you need to go. : )
Thank you for all that you do✨🙏✨
Beautiful. This is going on my playlist.
Pure synesthesia: sounds which evoke the ever-sought scent - that of all flowers placed like feathers on the wings of imagination, this eagle that flies high back to heaven, the window which allows our eyes to see, or even better: the senses to sense.
That is very cool. The music felt as though it was sent from heaven because it poured through us as we created it.
@@AuthorOneStop Thank you for the amazing music you allowed us to listen to via your surrender to creativity. :)
@@zava0 You are very kind. Thank you! : )
Yeah! Heard one track from this years ago and have wanted to hear the whole thing since! Keep up the good work
love
Thank you dawn!
Sounds of the dawn really dropped the goat here 🐐 Legend🌹
A future classic! Nothing but perfect. We can‘t thank @sounds_of_the_dawn enough for showing this to us.
Thank you!
Great sound
Welcome to Twin Peaks.
Great music
The keyboard for this recording was a 1988 Yamaha PF 80. The piano setting was number seven. - Michael Dean Sloan
Recorded at Michael Masley‘s Door 2 Recording studio In Berkeley. Equipment: an English 12 channel board, Sony DAT recorder, Alesis Quadraverb, AKG C1000S and Sure M57 Mics, Sony headphones, Nag Champa incense,
@@michaelsloan8828 Yes, let's not forget the nag champa incense. I'm sure there was a candle involved as well. ; )
Dark Amber for certain…. A fairy
Convention❤
A lottery of Blissful moments❤
Hello Randy and Michael @michaelsloan8828 @AuthorOneStop. It’s a lovely recording. One doesn’t come across something as pretty and genuine as that often. I would love to know if the three of you recorded anything else that didn’t appear on the Heavenscent tape, including any outtakes. Was it a one-off collaboration, or is there anything else from you that I can hear? Thank you and good wishes.
Man this is too good, beautiful
Thank you for your kind words. It was a deep and rich experience to create this album. It was so fulfilling.
A fave! 😂❤🙏🏾
DIVINE
wow wow wow that new wave fleur
MIKE BROOKS - Shadows of Humanity. Put in please🙏
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DX-7 awesomeness from the start
Or the dx 9?
@@djakkdjakkd NO
The keyboard for this recording was a 1988 Yamaha PF 80. The piano setting was number seven. - Michael Dean Sloan
This reminds me so much of the Robin Byrd show and watching public access during the late time slots. Then theres the mystical string pluck song that sounds a little bit like early 90s fairies/elves
May I ask which song was the mystical string pluck? I'm curious. Everything I did on classical guitar and Deb did on her 12 string was plucked not picked. ; )
@@AuthorOneStop WHOA! This album is so great. Front to back. Thank you for making it. I'm talking about the song that starts at @23:09
Just the very few minutes of listening created something deep within me. I am digitally clapping my hands at your beautiful artistry ❤️ Is there a chance to find and purchase a copy of this tape?
It's now up on streaming services. Type in "Heavenscent" and look for a digital cover of a splattered rainbow. The name of the work and the musicians who performed on it are written in black. The musicians are: Michael Sloan, Randy Peyser and Deb LaForest.
love this. if I have a tape that is from the 80s and not online anywhere would you be interested in me sending it your way? regardless thanks for all these great albums!
Magic Fades!!!
@@donnieka696 YOOO
How did you find this? Their only release, and released independently!
Unbelievable
Thanks for sharing! It's a comparable sound to TD releases from around that same time. These cats must have been using some of the same or similar synth/software/mixing equipment. Great sound, regardless...a solid record. Do you have any history of the group or other technical details?
Hi! The three of us who created this are Michael Dean Sloan, Debra Laforest, and I am Randy Peyser. Michael has a huge discography that you can easily find online. Debra became an expert in brainwave states related to sound. I play many instruments, but professionally, I help people get book deals with New York publishers. The three of us had never played together before HeavenScent. It was our one project together although we all remain friends.
hearing some Popul Vuh (Hosianna Mantra) and Flying Saucer Attack (closer, minus the fuzz) and 80's film soundtrack
your brain on RYM. *hears random unknown album on youtube* "this clearly has inflections of Loveless and Berserk (1997) Original Soundtrack, I am a smart guy who knows what he's talking about bro". lol, lmao even.
@@darkdemigod it's called "talking about music" dude
I need a real hero to tell me where I can download/buy this
I downloaded the whole video and extracted the audio lol. I want to split the tracks too so I can scrobble properly but like you have NO idea how happy was I when I saw this got uploaded. I was looking for it for AGES.
@@ezojanek what's your lastfm user!? I would follow you. Also 🤔 if you happen to make a link or put this up somewhere like soulseek, lmk!!
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